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'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy

A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.

World - The New York Times - November 2

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes' coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy.

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Northern Gaza at imminent risk of famine, WHO says

Northern Gaza is at risk of imminent famine, the World Health Organization said on Saturday, as Israel continues its bombardment across Gaza amid threats by the Biden administration to limit ...

With facial fillers on the rise, expert weighs in on the risks

Last year, more than 5 million people received filler injections, an 8% increase from the previous year. Dermatologist Dr. Jeanine Downie joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the potential risks ...

Key Atlantic current at risk of collapse: Research

Scientists warned for the first time in a new report that melting ice sheets might be slowing key ocean currents at both poles, leading to "potentially dire consequences" for a greater sea-level ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Post Office jobs and branches at risk in shake-up

Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.

California’s deepfake ban can’t fool the deep protections of the First Amendment

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 2839, which bans altered content during election season if it is materially deceptive and falsely portrays a candidate, in an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Voters consider ban on forced labor aimed at protecting prisoners

California and Nevada voters will decide in November if they want to ban forced prison labor by removing language from their state constitutions rooted in the legacy of chattel slavery

Taiwan to have satellite internet service as protection in case of Chinese attack

Coverage with UK-European provider will be in place by end of month, says island’s main telecoms company. Taiwan is expected to have access to low earth orbit satellite internet service by the end ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims

Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Germany Takes Protective Measures Against Chinese Wind Industry

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Intrum seeks U.S. bankruptcy protection to restructure $4.7 billion net debt

Intrum, Europe's biggest debt collector, said on Friday it will file for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to restructure its own finances. The company ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of ‘irreversible’ groundwater decline

The groundwater system in western Victoria and south-east South Australia has begun to show signs of collapse, threatening the water security of SA’s second biggest city. Sign up for the Rural ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Protecting Your Vote: Nevada county emerges as battleground in certification fight

As part of the monthlong series "Protecting Your Vote," ABC News examines how county officials in several states have unlawfully refused to certify recent voting results.

"Election protection" activist plans to flag voters with "Hispanic-sounding" names

Exclusive video shows leader of a North Carolina "election integrity" activist group describe a strategy for identifying "suspicious" voters for post-election challenges.

An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change

The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Pie 'n' mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP

Richard Holden says Cockney favourite should get the same status as Cornish Pasties and champagne.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Job Protections at U.S. Consumer Watchdog

The conservative court declined to take a case that could have led to the weakening of limits on a president’s power to fire some federal agency leaders.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Why is the House caving to tech lobbyists instead of protecting children?

By ensuring the Kids Online Safety Act remains focused on design regulation and safety, tech companies would be held responsible for the harm they have done. Only then will parents finally get the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

A UK lawmaker wants protected status for classic Cockney dish pie and mash

A British lawmaker has joined campaigners calling for a cornerstone of Cockney cuisine, pie and mash, to be given protected status as a distinct traditional food

World - ABC News - October 22

Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children

Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16

Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks. Biodiversity is declining more quickly within key protected areas than outside ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint

The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities

Health - ABC News - October 24

‘It’s a big lever for change’: the radical contract protecting Hamburg’s green space

Citizen power forced Germany’s greenest city-state into a binding agreement balancing housing and nature. When Fritz Schumacher laid out his vision for Hamburg a century ago, the sketch looked more ...